CHICO — Azad”s Martial Arts Family Center is offering a free self-defense workshop for all fathers. It will begin at 5 p.m. June 9 at the center, 313 Walnut St., Suite 150.

Grandmaster Farshad Azad will teach effective, street-proven, self-defense techniques to all dads. The class will include personal safety, family safety, and effectively handling a sizable attacker, even with a weapon.

While the workshop is free, reservations must be made in advance by calling 892-AZAD or 896-0777. Visit www.azadsmartialarts.com.